The Old Washhouse B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Norfolk
The Old Washhouse B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Old Wash House, 44A Creake Road, Sculthorpe, NR21 9NQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts The Old Washhouse B&B among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ← The Old Washhouse B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Old Washhouse B&B none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Old Washhouse B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfpint's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Sculthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2014 |
| The Aviator Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Fakenham Driving Range Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fakenham Fairways Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Mill Ford House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Sculthorpe Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Shell Waitrose Fakenham Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Old Washhouse B&B
What is The Old Washhouse B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Old Washhouse B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 16 May 2022.
Is The Old Washhouse B&B safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Washhouse B&B last inspected?
The Old Washhouse B&B was last inspected on 16 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Washhouse B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Washhouse B&B compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Washhouse B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects The Old Washhouse B&B and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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